Sydney´s controversial lockout laws, which aim to tackle alcohol-fuelled violence, have now been adapted by Queensland as well. But early closing times, reduced trading hours and consumption limits in bars and pubs seem very unfamiliar for German-speaking visitors. An Austrian tourist and a German, who currently works in one of Sydney´s hostels, shared their experiences with us.
Sydney´s controversial lockout laws, which aim to tackle alcohol-fuelled violence, have now been adapted by Queensland as well. But early closing times, reduced trading hours and consumption limits in bars and pubs seem very unfamiliar for German-speaking visitors. An Austrian tourist and a German, who currently works in one of Sydney´s hostels, shared their experiences with us.
